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enjoyable
Machine Specialist (Former Employee), Bardstown, KY – May 20, 2013
Pros: had good insurance back then
Cons: lots of overtime
I worked here for 10 years quit to take care of my aliening mom the pay was very good
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No advancement!
Machine Specialist (Current Employee), Bardstown KY – May 7, 2013
Currently working on 3rd shift, only reason to leave is for a first shift position. No advancement in the company.
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Fun, entergectic, and busy.
American Greetings (Former Employee), Westminster, CA – May 6, 2013
Pros: gaining the most amazing friends
Cons: healthcare, some times no breakes\lunches
I would open and close the store and prep everything like making sure everything was in place and make sure the right amount of money was in the registers and make deposit's at the banks. I learned all different types of greeting cards were available and how to add inventory and set up the store for different holidays. The management at American Greetings – more... were wonderful everyone got along and all became great friends even outside of the job. The co-workers were amazing we all had different things in common and we became close. The hardest part of the job was opening and closing the store because I had to make sure everything was done and in place. The most enjoyable part of the job was getting close to all the employees and still became friends. – less
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Good part time job-independent and flexible
Part Time Merchandiser (Former Employee), Memphis, TN – April 30, 2013
Pros: great group of merchandisers to work with, received constant support and communication from supervisor.
Cons: holidays were busy, but it is greeting cards, so thats to be expected.
I merchandised 5 stores for american greetings. A typical day was checking computer for hours,orders and task , then going to accounts and put new orders up and completing the task. Enjoyed helping customers find the right card and talking with them, kept it interesting! Good job if you like to work independently with nobody standing over your shoulder – more... and are an organized person that can manage your time and good on computer. If I needed more hours, I would let supervisor know and she was very fair about it. – less
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Working at American Greetings was a good experience.
Digital Greetings Representative (Former Employee), Brooklyn, OH – April 30, 2013
I worked a seasonal position as a customer service rep. We assited customer's who had trouble with there online orders or ecards.
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OK to work for if you don't mind having your hours reduced with no benefits.
Merchandiser (Current Employee), Ohio – April 26, 2013
Pros: flexible hours
Cons: no benefits at all for part-time employees, merchandisers limited to working no more than 29 hours per week
Many individuals support themselves. Having worked for a company for many years and then suddenly having your hours reduced because of healthcare issues, can create havoc with your
finances. It is necessary now for many of these individuals to scramble to find two or three part-time jobs to supplement their income because of this reduction. Note the – more... additional part-time jobs will offer no benefits either. – less
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Interesting place to work for
Human Resource Specialist (Former Employee), Brooklyn, OH – April 25, 2013
I learned a lot about the benefits when there
Good managers and co workers
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nice job,if you are looking for a few hours weekly
PT Merchandiser (Current Employee), Pa. – April 17, 2013
Pros: flexible hours
Cons: weekly hours scheduled can be 6-30+, job expectations often exceed hours scheduled, physically demanding
AG merchandiser is a nice job if you want flexible hours,no benefits,limited compensation and are able to stand,stoop,reach and lift up to 50 lbs.You will have basic,but limited training and expectations for work often exceeds hours assigned.If you enjoy working alone with no supervision,no direction then you will like being an AG merchandiser.Stores – more... that you are assigned to will usually have limited employees working so be prepared to stop your tasks with AG and answer lots of questions about merchandise in the store;having a solid retail background is very helpful.Above all be able to partner with store management and be prepared to follow store's direction rather than AG's plan. – less
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Enjoyed working here because of the flexible hours.
Lead Merchandiser (Current Employee), Cleveland, OH – April 13, 2013
Pros: flexible work schedule
Cons: limited budgeted hours per week
I loved working for American Greetings. As a vendor I had to deal with store management for ideal positioning of promotional merchandise.
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No hours with high expectations and negative management...
Part Time Merchandiser (Former Employee), Los Angeles, CA – April 9, 2013
Pros: there were no pros working for this company.
Cons: negative management, few hours, no recycle program for discarded seasonal cards, outdated policies and procedures...
You do a lot of work with almost no available hours with which to do it in. In one of my stores, I was lucky to get 1 hour every other week. And if one is to go over hours, they get threatening emails from the Supervisor saying the issue will be dealt with accordingly. And on top of that, you are told all of the negative things that are wrong with the – more... store you are servicing that, if given enough hours, or if you were a super hero, you could accomplish and perhaps then actually get positive feedback. The company's methods and procedures are old fashioned and outdated. I would recommend looking for a job elsewhere and skip trying American Greetings. – less
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work with good people, physically demanding
Carton Machine Operator (Current Employee), Danville, KY – March 27, 2013
Pros: pays well by the hour
Cons: phyisically demanding, very low shift differential, working nights, dont always get 40hrs consistantly, expensive healthcare, have to work there a very long time to earn significant vacation time
for a factory its a good place to work. The overall management is pretty good. My co workers are great people to work with. My typical night at work is very physically demanding. Lots of walking on concrete, heavy lifting, etc. Ive learned to drive different types of power trucks.
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fast paced
Order Filler (Former Employee), danville, ky – March 12, 2013
filled orders in certain amount of time, lots of walking, laid back environment
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Friendly work environment
Store Manager (Former Employee), Sugar Land, Texas – March 12, 2013
Great place to work to meet lots of people and to assist them choosing the perfect gift and that special greeting card.
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productive and fun workplace
position specialist (Former Employee), Osceola, AR – March 7, 2013
Pros: easy job
Cons: short lunch breaks
The job is a piece of cake but the manager and supervisor is kind of racist i believe and share favoritism with different employees and one day they would come in laughing and playing and next thing you know they looking at you crazy! Hardest part was the first of the month, foodstamp days, and holidays. But i really enjoyed my co workers.
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Amazing Job
Merchandiser (Current Employee), OH – March 4, 2013
Pros: its amazing
Cons: not enough hours
They job is fun and amazing but you only get a couple hours a week!I go into the stores and i restoke organize and get all neew product out!
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Video Producer / Editor
Freelance Editor (Former Employee), Cleveland – February 25, 2013
Shot, edited video content for American Greetings conference meetings. Also developed web content for satellite sites
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creative workplace
Creative Specialist (Current Employee), Cleveland, OH – February 25, 2013
I work with fun co-workers while working on making some cards, bags, and other artsy things.
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Productive and exciting.
Trtainer/Checker/Back up Leader (Former Employee), Philadelphia, MS – February 13, 2013
Pros: free products
Cons: breaks, healthcare, company convience
A typical work day for me could include anything from training, to paper work, supervising, checking work, stocking lines, pulling in work with hand jack. Great co-workers. There really weren't any really hard times. We enjoyed dinners, picnics, prizes.
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Terrible place to work. Rethink!
Merchandsier (Current Employee), Tennesssee – February 4, 2013
Pros: i cannot name one pro for this company.
Cons: out of date technology, very low pay, to many store visits for one person.
This company has not moved into the 21st century. They use software and tools that are over 20 years old. The website that you must use to claim your time, view your schedule, etc. is so old fashioned and very difficult to navigate. I have worked for similar companies in the past and this is by far the worst! Sure, it's easy work for the most part, – more... however, the tools that are provided for you to complete your work is unacceptable. This company needs to move into the 21st century and provide adequate tools for their employees. Also, communication is key to a successful company and, while the communication was there with the supervisor, the emails she would send out were always very "high strung" and "hateful" for the most part. Now, I cannot speak for other supervisors, but this is my experience with the one I worked with. I'd suggest looking for another company to work for. – less
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caster – February 11, 2013

I work at American Greetings and the company does not do anything for it employees and are union is working right with them. its like being in jail working there now no i take that back people in jail have more rights then we do if i was younger i would look for a job that payless just to feel that a company rewardvme for my hard work and not treat me like i mean nothing...just saying......

spicetea – April 7, 2013

American Greetings is a very arrogant company, they really think YOU enjoy working for them so much that it is a hobby for you!!

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Productive and fun workplace with wonderful managers
Call Center Specialist (Former Employee), Cleveland, OH – February 3, 2013
Worked with a great group of people that became a family environment.
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About American Greetings

American Greetings has been building its sturdy house of cards for more than a century. The #2 US maker of greeting cards (behind – Read more